No Such Thing As A Fish 506: No Such Thing As Jenga Cop
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Nov 23, 2023 Thrilling books and intriguing sports facts are discussed. Fascinating facts about the brain and techniques to improve memory are shared. Formula One racing intricacies, including skilled drivers and controversies, are explored. Abandoned ghost ponds as biodiversity hotspots and extreme cold sensations are discussed. The concept of a perfect foot and foot fetishes are explored, including famous celebrities with a fascination for feet.
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Brain's Three Protective Layers
- The brain is protected by three layers called meninges: pia mater, dura mater, and arachnoid mater.
- They are nicknamed tender mother, tough mother, and spider mother due to their characteristics and structure.
Subconscious Trust Judgments
- The amygdala activates even when faces are shown too briefly to consciously perceive.
- This allows the brain to judge trustworthiness subconsciously and very rapidly.
Split-Brain Patient Drawing Mystery
- Split-brain patients can see images in one hemisphere and draw them, but cannot verbally identify them if language is in the opposite hemisphere.
- Their hands reveal knowledge their speech cannot express.